Appliance Wire | McMaster-Carr

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

36
32
30
28
26
24
22
20
18
16
14
12
10
8
6
4
2

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded
	Solid

	Voltage Voltage

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black
	White
	Green
	Red
	Brown
	Blue
	Green/Yellow
	Orange
	Yellow
	Gray
	Purple
	Beige
	Blue/White
	Pink
	Red/White

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Flexibility Flexibility

	Current Current

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Outer Insulation Material Outer Insulation Material

	Wire Finish Wire Finish

	Length Length

	OD OD

	Use For Use For

Panel and Equipment (Hook-
Up)

Interference Shielding

Motors

	Wire Material Wire Material

Copper

Nickel

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Strand Count Strand Count

	UL File Number UL File Number

E83566

E156944

	CSA File Number CSA File Number

265 Products

About Wire and Cable

Wire

Also known as hook-up wire, this wire is primarily used for wiring electrical panels, lighting, and plant floor equipment.

Mil. Spec. Wire

This wire meets stringent military specifications for material quality.

Mil. Spec. Wire Assortments

Maintain a supply of Mil. Spec. wire in multiple colors.

Wire Assortments

Keep spools of wire in multiple colors on hand.

High-Temperature Wire

Use this wire in ovens, furnaces, and other electrical heating equipment where temperatures reach 480° F and higher.

Abrasion-Resistant Wire

A durable insulation withstands abrasion, so this wire can be pulled over rough surfaces.

Chemical-Resistant Wire

Our most chemical-resistant wire—the PTFE insulation protects against most chemicals, solvents, and oil.

Machine Tool Wire

More flexible than standard wire, this wire is often used for internal appliance wiring and machine tools. Also known as MTW wire.

High-Voltage Wire

Often used in mining applications, treatment plants, and motors, this wire withstands 5,000 volts AC/DC.

Ultra-High-Voltage Wire

Use this wire in high-voltage applications that require 10,000 volts DC or greater, such as in high-power signs and lasers.

Continuous-Flex Wire

Often used in automated applications such as robotics, this wire withstands continuous motion without degrading data or signal transmission.

Circuit Board Wire Assortments

Assortments include wire in multiple lengths and colors.

Wire Wrap

This wire wraps around a post terminal on a circuit board to make an electrical connection, eliminating the need for soldering.

Circuit Board Wire

Make connections in circuit boards with these short lengths of terminated wire.

Multipurpose Cable

Appliance Cable

Also known as zip cord, this cable is often used in lamps, heat guns, and other small appliances.

High-Temperature Cable

For high-heat applications such as furnaces and ovens, this cable's insulation withstands temperatures of 390° F and higher.

Power Cords

Coiled Power Cords

These self-coiling cords stretch to full length and then return to their retracted length for tangle-free storage.

Sure-Grip Power Cords

Also known as hospital-grade cords, these cords have an extra-tight connection to prevent them from detaching. The plug is marked with a green dot.

Turn-Lock Power Cords

Hardwire these cords to equipment.

Quick-Connect Screw-Together Power Cords

A few turns is all it takes to join these cords, which have thick threads similar to a light bulb, for a secure connection in washdown and high-vibration areas. They detach just as fast for frequent maintenance.

Quick-Connect Screw-Together Power Connectors

With thick threads similar to a light bulb, these connectors take only a few turns to lock into place for a secure connection in washdown and high-vibration areas. Detach them just as quickly for frequent maintenance.